5 Must-Visit Floating Markets in & around Bangkok

If you want to experience a cultural surprise in Bangkok, than floating markets are the best place to go. For locals, it is the best place to buy groceries, fresh vegetables & fruits and relish local cuisine but for tourists, it’s a mix of Thai culture & tradition with a topping of some shopping fun and great local food. Imagine you’re sitting in a boat, Thai people in traditional attire passing by you, getting local food cooked in floating kitchens in a boat near you and a vendor selling few wares in a boat next to you, isn’t it fascinating? Definitely, it is. Well, let’s see where you can experience the best floating markets in Bangkok:

Amphawa is one of the largest floating markets in Bangkok. It is popular for its exotic Thai culture and legitimacy. To get the real feel of the place, take one and a half hour long tail boat trip to indulge in to the surroundings, canals, rivers and nearby tourist attractions.Amphawa Floating market

Being one of the most popular floating markets in Bangkok, Damnoen Saudak is an exuberant and vibrant market place. To witness its most lively and picturesque setting, it is recommended to reach early in the morning, get a coloured long tail boat, wear a bamboo hat and discover how locals live while exploring the beauty of this place.Damnoen Saudak floating market

Taling Chan is a district in Thailand making the point obvious that it is one of the most visited and busiest floating markets. Reaching there, you will feel overwhelming and the most welcoming quintessence of this marketplace offering not only a myriad of seafood but also varieties of flowers and home decors.

Khlong Lat Mayom ranks amongst top three biggest floating markets in Bangkok. The place has to offer a lot portraying the perfect picture of Thai tradition & culture. While locals visit it to shop unusual fruits and vegetables, foreigners visit it to experience authentic Thai culture.

Also known as Bangkok’s riverside market, Bang Nam Phueng floating market offers famous Thai desserts. It is an ideal place for those who want to satiate their taste buds with Thai desserts and spend a holiday with family & friends. Besides, Thai delicacies, it also offers traditional clothes and decors.